Conveyancing in Dagenham
Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring a property from one person to another or the process of securing a mortgage. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Dagenham, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped clients in Dagenham and throughout Barking & Dagenham with buying, selling, buy-to-let, Help to Buy, Right to Buy, shared ownership, new build, leasehold, lease extensions, remortgage and transfer of equity.
Other areas covered: Barking, Hornchurch, Rainham, Romford, East London and London
Buying property in Dagenham
Historically an Essex town to the east of London, Dagenham forms part of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, and is a predominantly residential area.
Despite enjoying the lowest average property prices in London, journey times to the City of London are typically only 15 minutes, making Dagenham attractive to first-time buyers.
There are plans for a riverside district with over 11,000 homes to be created by 2021, with a direct connection to the overground network. Further regeneration plans for the borough, particularly of Barking town centre, are also imminent.
We've put together our handy guide on the most frequently asked Dagenham conveyancing questions. These FAQs look at issues like property tax, leasehold complexity and the steps of the legal process.
Council Tax in Dagenham (2023/24)
Dagenham is in London Borough of Barking & Dagenham.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,261.81 |
| B | £1,472.11 |
| C | £1,682.41 |
| D | £1,892.71 |
| E | £2,313.31 |
| F | £2,733.91 |
| G | £3,154.52 |
| H | £3,785.42 |
What will my solicitor do?
For a house or flat purchase, your solicitor will take care of the technical side of transferring ownership from the seller to the buyer. Your solicitor will raise questions for the seller, order property searches, review the lease (if applicable) and complete any post-sale actions, like paying SDLT and HMLR registration.
Dagenham conveyancing solicitors may carry out checks for issues related to flats, such as spiralling ground rents.
Are you taking out a mortgage?
If you are getting a mortgage, your solicitor will also need to act for the bank arranging your mortgage.
If your property lawyer is not on your bank's panel, your purchase could take weeks longer to complete.
Our chosen panel lawyers have established relationships with the majority of mortgage lenders, from major banks like NatWest to smaller, specialist lenders including AIB - facilitating a quicker completion of your transaction.
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When you buy a flat or house in a Dagenham conservation area, your property lawyer will need to check for covenants and restrictions, which could include street appearance restrictions, and footpath rights. Conservation areas in Dagenham and the Barking and Dagenham local authority include Chadwell Heath Anti-Aircraft Gun Site and Dagenham Village.Buying a flat or house in a conservation area
There are over 500,000 listed properties across the country, and around 50 of which are in London Borough of Barking & Dagenham. Dagenham listed buildings include: Listed buildings come with complex rules that the owner must adhere to. Examples of the duties faced by listed property owners include use of traditional methods and materials for maintenance, required consent for any alterations and . Our experienced panel of solicitors will offer guidance on the additional legal obligations your planned listed building purchase will entail. Read more:Buying a listed building
When you buy a share in a property from a not-for-profit housing association, you'll need the help of a specialist solicitor. Shared ownership conveyancing is more complex, as all properties are leasehold and mortgage lenders' apply stricter criteria. With years of experience, our specialist panel of solicitors will assist you with every step of the process.Shared Ownership Conveyancing
Buying a leasehold property
Purchasing a leasehold house or flat in the UK can be complex when compared to purchasing a freehold. The many potential problems awaiting the unsuspecting buyer can include legally technical issues like unpaid service charges by the existing leaseholder and onerous covenants.
An experienced leasehold conveyancer will look into all potential issues with the lease and report back to you.
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What you need to know about buying a leasehold property
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Selling a house or flat in Dagenham
When you're looking to sell a Dagenham home, you can expect your lawyer to first prepare the necessary documentation, including the draft contract and the TA6 and TA10 property information forms.
Responsibilities include sorting out potential snags, answering enquiries from the buyer's solicitor and redeeming the mortgage.Your lawyer will also coordinate with all stakeholders, including estate agents, landlords and lenders, confirming that the sale of your property is completed without incident.
What do I need to know if selling a leasehold property in Dagenham?
The legal work for a leasehold flat or house is significantly more specialised compared to a freehold house.
The complex nature of leasehold property means that conveyancing solicitors in Dagenham will usually undertake additional tasks, such as obtaining an up-to-date service charge statement, through to ascertaining if a license to assign is required.
In order to resolve any leasehold delays faster, It is strongly advised that the vendor contact a conveyancer as soon as is practicable.
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Remortgage in Dagenham
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You should verify the solicitor that you want to carry out the legal work for your remortgage is an approved member of your lender's panel before you instruct your solicitor.
Our remortgage panel solicitors are on the solicitor panels of over 100 building societies and banks. Whether you are switching to a 25-year mortgage from Nationwide or taking out a buy to let mortgage from Allied Irish Bank, our panel solicitors can guide you through the remortgage process.
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Dagenham Transfer of equity
If you are looking to make changes to the ownership of your home, whether you are inheritance tax planning, adding a new partner or gifting a home, a transfer of equity is required. Your conveyancer will complete all the necessary paperwork for a low, fixed fee.
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Conveyancing costs in Dagenham: What to expect
Conveyancing solicitors fees
The conveyancing quote should clearly detail the legal fees, including VAT, that you'll pay when your transaction completes. These legal fees are paid to your conveyancing solicitor for the work they complete on your behalf.
Disbursements
Disbursements are the payments incurred by your conveyancing solicitor during the conveyancing process. Examples of disbursements include Local authority searches, Stamp Duty or a gypsum search.
Is it a fixed fee quote?
Some solicitors' quotes list extra charges in their terms and conditions. This can lead to a final bill that is higher than the original quote. Make sure you question any charges not set out in your initial quote, when comparing quotes.
